Huge largemouth bass from Nickajack Lake, potential new Tennessee state record
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — There is a likely new Tennessee state record largemouth bass under review right now. Sequatchie County angler Darren Nunley caught the 15.75-pound bass - weighed on certified scales - on Nickajack Lake Saturday morning (Feb. 28, 2026). If the huge fish is ultimately certified, it will best Gabe...
The Tennessee Mountain Viewpoint That Turns A Rough Week Into A Reset
Up in the Tennessee mountains, I found a viewpoint that made the world pause. Standing there, with the valleys stretching endlessly below, it felt like my thoughts finally lined up with the rhythm of the breeze. All the noise, deadlines, and weight of the week didn’t disappear forever, but for...
Major Drug Bust in La Vergne Follows Months‑Long Joint Investigation
La VERGNE, TN (WGNS)- A major narcotics investigation involving the La Vergne Police Department, Metro Nashville Police, and multiple state and federal partners has led to one of the region’s most significant drug seizures in recent years. After months of coordinated work, investigators intercepted a drug trafficking...
I-40 reconstruction costs jump $900M on the North Carolina side
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In August, 10News took a tour of the I-40 worksite on the North Carolina side, where an almost 5-mile stretch was damaged by flood waters. Last year, the North Carolina Department of Transportation estimated costs would be in the range of $1 billion. Recently, they revised that estimate to around...
9 Tennessee Breakfast Buffets So Tasty You’ll Want To Stay All Morning
Early mornings feel different when there’s a buffet waiting on the other side of the door. The aroma of fresh pancakes, crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and buttery biscuits fills the air, and suddenly there’s no reason to rush. Tennessee takes breakfast seriously, and that shows in generous...
Appointment Power Clash: Chairman of the Rutherford County Steering, Legislative and Governmental Committee Fires...
MURFREESBORO – A sharp divide has emerged between Rutherford County Mayor Joe Carr and the County Commission following the Mayor’s decision to veto a resolution aimed at restructuring the county’s Ethics Committee... Mayor Carr officially issued the veto on February 20, 2026, characterizing the measure as an...
‘A burden lifted’: Pastor helps pay off 279% title loan as Tennessee debates reform
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A Cookeville man says a months-long financial weight is finally gone after a local pastor helped pay off his title loan, a moment advocates say shows why lawmakers are again debating high-interest lending in Tennessee. FOX 17 News has been following several stories of those...
The Iconic Outdoor Cinema In Tennessee That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Big screens don’t always sit inside massive multiplexes. In Tennessee, one of the most iconic movie experiences still happens under open skies, with headlights dimmed and speakers crackling to life. The Stardust Drive-In Theatre keeps the classic outdoor cinema tradition alive, drawing families, couples, and film...
Receiver: Uncle Nearest tried to hide $20M from Kentucky lender in shell account
New documents filed in the troubled Uncle Nearest and Nearest Green receivership indicate that the whiskey company’s troubles are far from over. The Tennessee distillery has been in the hands of a court-appointed receiver since last fall after Kentucky lender Farm Credit sued, saying Uncle Nearest had defaulted on...
13 Under-The-Radar Italian Restaurants In Tennessee That Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Italian food has a way of turning an ordinary evening into something you’ll want to savor a little longer. In towns and cities throughout Tennessee, independent Italian restaurants are turning out handmade pasta, slow-simmered sauces, and perfectly baked pizzas that regulars talk about all week. Garlic bread arrives...
